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Cinetics CS8 overview

1Description

In the words of Fast Company magazine, CineSkates "pull off sophisticated-looking camera moves with the nudge of a finger."

Developed at the M.I.T. Media Lab with cutting-edge skateboard technology, the Cinetics CineSkates Camera Dolly Wheels for GorillaPod Focus Tripod are a set of three wheels that attach to a Joby GorillaPod to achieve an amazingly abundant variety of very highly-effective fluid motion shots that give life to scenes.

CineSkates were from inception made in mind with expansion into a host of accessories, but in their current state are compatible specifically with the Joby GorillaPod Focus mini tripods. The combination of the two results in so many possibilities, that possibly both Cinetics and Joby were surprised at what morphed out, something no less than a thousand rabbits in a small hat.

CineSkates attach onto the GorillaPod and then move around fluidly in a variety of sophisticated ways. So what's a GorillaPod? Well, first off, it doesn't come included; and second -- it's a very small tripod that has legs which can bend at every point along them to thereby adapt to pretty much any environment and truly close in on a subject. It's what Tom was missing when looking for Jerry in his mouse hole. The GorillaPod would've bent in such a way, that the camera atop it would've been flipped upside-down and focused directly into the hole. That's why it's called a GorillaPod Focus. Now imagine it on wheels. The GorillaPod requires a ballhead, and if you have one, you're fine, but otherwise, Joby also makes the BallHead X. As regards CineSkates, small, lightweight ballheads with a large range of motion, like the BallHead X, work best.

So what kind of shots are we talking about? Well, first, very importantly -- CineSkates can move freely or can be aligned to make a desired camera movement. A light push will glide the CineSkates into motion along that alignment. And the alignment will not lose its setting until reset. And as for the shots, CineSkates achieve arcing shots that rotate around objects, sliding shots that push or pull a subject into focus, rolling shots that glide over the subject, time-lapse shots that move the camera slowly and smoothly -- more about this shortly, and panning shots that scan a wide area, and "worm's eye view" shots that slide just above the floor. And each of these can be done in so many different ways considering how many various combinations of positions the GorillaPod can bend into. The audience should love it. A little practice will be necessary, however, to develop a feel for achieving precision with the possibilities.

In terms of weight, CineSkates work best with rigs under 5 lbs. A DSLR, a lens, and a mic -- that'll work just fine.

Now, about the time-lapse shots -- the CineSkates wheels have a ruler system marked on them, and a tic mark on the bracket of the wheels. This is for shooting incrementally, at chosen tic distances, and moving the wheel one tic after every shot.

And about the expansion mentioned up above, expansion to other tripods is in the works. A frame for heavier cameras and a motorized wheel are just some future Cinetics products, and they will all be compatible with CineSkates. A mini ballhead and a Glif iPhone 4/4S tripod mount are already available to be used in combination with CineSkates and the GorillaPod.

How are CineSkates made, by the way? The brackets are made from an injection molded plastic that's lightweight and durable. The wheels are molded from soft urethane, and the bearings are made from hardened chromium steel. A steel adjustable handle, low profile black-oxide steel hardware, and a portable neoprene case complete the set. There are 44 parts in each set of CineSkates, and the parts are mostly made in the USA, and are assembled entirely in Austin, Texas.

CineSkates were launched as a Kickstarter project, and they are one of the highest funded projects in the history of Kickstarter.

Note: CineSkates work on very smooth surfaces only.

The What

A set of three wheels that attach to a Joby GorillaPod to achieve an amazingly abundant variety of very highly-effective fluid motion shots that give life to scenes. The GorillaPod is not included with the CineSkates.

The Shots

Arcing shots that rotate around objects.

Sliding shots that push or pull the subject into focus.

Rolling shots that glide over the subject.

Time-lapse shots that move the camera slowly and smoothly.

Panning shots that scan a wide area.

"Worm's eye view" shots that slide just above the floor.

Also, very importantly -- CineSkates can move freely or can be aligned to make a desired camera movement. A light push will glide the CineSkates into motion along that alignment. And the alignment will not lose its setting until reset.

And how many different combinations of positions can you bend the GorillaPod into before attaching the CineSkates to it? Focus precisely on the subject!

The Specs

CineSkates work best with rigs under 5 lbs.

The wheels are molded from soft urethane, and the bearings are made from hardened chromium steel.

There are 44 parts in each set of CineSkates, and the parts are mostly made in the USA, and are assembled entirely in Austin, Texas.

Expansion to other tripods is in the works. A frame for heavier cameras and a motorized wheel are just some future Cinetics products, and they will all be compatible with CineSkates. A mini ballhead and a Glif iPhone 4/4S tripod mount are already available to be used in combination with CineSkates and the GorillaPod.

Cinetics CS8 reviews

CineSkates Camera Dolly Wheels for GorillaPod Focus Tripod is rated
4.4 out of
5 by
18.

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joe L from
Why didn't I bought this ages ago?!!I was reluctant to buy this CineSkates due to the price tag... I was consider the pico dolly before. But since I have Gorilla pod so I have decided to buy this instead. I am now never leave it at home when I go out to do professional shooting. Setting up is easy! The wheels are smooth and seem to be very well made. It even has bar/lines to help you to do time lapse. Best of all the wheel can be set up way faster than my expensive slider and it can go on the table, on the stairs' rail, or even on the windows and wall! NOTE: you must have the GorillaPod FOCUS to use this wheels, if you have a smaller GorillaPod then go for the Cinetics miniSkates Tripod Dolly Wheels

Date published: 2012-08-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
James M. from
Gear That Compliments Each Other....I'm lovin my Cineskates! When I'm not using my cine squids and needing to do some dolly shots without actually setting up a dolly I just pop these right on to my gorilla pod focus and the get the job done... They give you more angles in which to move your camera like in circles or at any degree angle you desire. Sometimes it's just boring going from left to right or right to left only... And like I said earlier its nice to have gear that compliments another piece of gear... Because you have to understand that the creators of Cineskates and Cinsquid are Graduates of MIT and thus serious planning and engineering has gone into the creation of their products. I'm very happy with the purchase of my Cineskates.

Date published: 2014-04-01

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Foster Grant from
Keep it Lite!Great for DSLR 'dolly' shots but only if you keep the weight down below 5 lbs. My Canon L Series 24-70mm on a 7D is too heavy for this and I had to go to my Canon 50 1.4. May consider that new Canon pancake 40 mm lens with auto focus to make things easier. Takes some practice but am excited to keep using it. Make sure your surface is smooth and take time to practice the movements. Expensive looking shots are completely possible with this super portable rig.

Date published: 2012-11-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike Vargo from
Smoooth & versatile! Gotta love it.Cineskates create some stunning dolly shots. They work great for tracking and arcing shots and can even do cool shots going over small subjects. The tripod is flexible, so you can't load a ton of weight on it. A 5Dmkii and a prime lens can work some magic though!

Date published: 2011-12-22

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Travis from
Lots of Potential... But.I was excited when I saw the video promoting this CinceSkates. I am an impulsive buyer and didn't hesitate as I thought the price was reasonable. CineSkates have lots of potential but they take a while (I still haven't figured it out) out to operate properly. The GorillaPod very hard to adjust and I'm not sure it even supports the 5lbs of weight the camera has. Make sure to have smooth and I mean smooth surface when operating. May I suggest a how to DVD that would guide new users to make their experience better before they give up on it.

Date published: 2012-09-04

Rated 3 out of
5 by
PhotoShoot from
OK product, but highly overpriced for what it doesQuality of the plastic is very soft you can scratch it with your nail easily. Looks like something you would 3D print. Usability wise (with tripod). It's not easy to get wheels in a correct position to make a roll around an object shot. You will need a LOT of practice and tweaking to get wheel in perfect position for even a half circle on Guerilla Tripod. Don't expect to get any shots on a surface that's not perfectly smooth. They should cost half the price minimum. I cant say that I am thrilled with the purchase. Think in advance.

Date published: 2016-11-09

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Rico from
Good at specific tasksPros: - Packs small and you can take it anywhere - Very smooth motion for video in straight lines on smooth surface - You can use it on a wall or on the floor or upsidedown Cons - Overpriced as it is literally only skate wheels and some plastic - Adjusting them to 'skate' in a perfect circle is possible but also a nightmare. You have to fidget with the wheels a long time to get it smooth and circular. - Anything less smooth than glass will produce vibration in your video (most of it can be fixed in post)

Date published: 2013-02-01

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fred from
CineSkatesThey snap on tight ! This rig supports my 7D & battery grip and a 17-40 L lens with ease .